RJD, once a prominent representative of Mandal politics, now finds itself in a political era where welfare, good governance, and new aspirations are overshadowing old caste equations.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
A lot of abuse has taken place in the United States, as well, over decades. The authorities of the Catholic Church, all the way up to the Vatican, should not feel that these allegations tarnish the image of the Church, ought to be hushed up. With a minimum of fuss, the complaints should be enquired into, the offending individuals relieved of their religious duties, matters entrusted to the authorities for formal investigation and prosecution. 2. Celibacy is against the order of nature. No one should be surprised – although we are all pained – by these incidents. Many more are probably unreported. It may be time to consider if priests and nuns can serve the Lord without having a normal married life.
… without being deprived of a normal married life.
A lot of abuse has taken place in the United States, as well, over decades. The authorities of the Catholic Church, all the way up to the Vatican, should not feel that these allegations tarnish the image of the Church, ought to be hushed up. With a minimum of fuss, the complaints should be enquired into, the offending individuals relieved of their religious duties, matters entrusted to the authorities for formal investigation and prosecution. 2. Celibacy is against the order of nature. No one should be surprised – although we are all pained – by these incidents. Many more are probably unreported. It may be time to consider if priests and nuns can serve the Lord without having a normal married life.
A very sensible and rational comment.